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What changed in telecommunications regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) is introducing a new standalone license for commercial data centre operators in Kenya.
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The U.S. government, under the Clinton administration, ended the Selective Availability policy on May 1, 2000, granting civilians access to high-precision GPS data.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a review of the E-rate program, a federal initiative established in 1996 that provides discounted broadband connectivity to schools and libraries.
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The UK government announced plans to introduce new legislation after Apple and Google failed to meet a September 2026 deadline to implement technology preventing the sharing of child nudity on their devices.
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The UK government has published the UK Space Strategy, outlining a new approach to national security, defence, and economic growth in the space sector.
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Verizon has removed its three-year price lock guarantee from its myPlan wireless offerings as of June 16, 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in telecommunications this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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The European Union's Iris2 secure broadband network project has reached a new milestone with a $2.8-billion contract awarded to the Belgian company Aerospacelab.
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The Trump administration is set to provide a loan of nearly $100 million to Africell, the only US-owned telecommunications company operating in Africa.
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Cloud5 Communications has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business of interTouch CALA.
Read at lodgingmagazine.com ↗What products launched in telecommunications this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone at its Cupertino headquarters on Wednesday, September 11, 2026.
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Apple unveiled the Duo, a new foldable smartphone priced at $1,999, during an event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, on September 9, 2026.
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Apple held its September 2026 product event, marking the first keynote led by new CEO John Ternus.
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Apple has officially announced the launch of its first foldable iPhone model.
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Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9, 2026, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event.
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Apple announced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, during the 'Surprise and Shine' event.
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Apple introduced the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable smartphone, at an event in Cupertino, California, on September 9, 2026.
Read at apple.com ↗18
Apple is hosting its 'Surprise and shine' event on September 9, 2026, to announce the iPhone 18 lineup, including a potential foldable 'iPhone Duo'.
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What financial results were reported in telecommunications this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Taiwan's top three telecom operators reported continued growth in August 2026.
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Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan lowered Apple's price target from $380 to $370 following the launch of the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable smartphone.
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Pivotal Research Group analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak initiated coverage of SpaceX with a Buy rating and a $220 price target for year-end 2027.
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Corporate profits in the Gulf region for Q2 2026 highlight a growing economic divide six months into the Iran war.
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Citigroup has reiterated a $658 price target for Ciena, representing a 105% upside from its recent $321 closing price.
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MTN Nigeria has reached a milestone of 100.86 million subscribers as of the end of July 2026, becoming the first telecom operator in Nigeria to achieve this scale.
Read at techcabal.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit telecommunications this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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India's Serious Fraud Office has officially recommended that the Indian government launch an investigation into Xiaomi.
Read at techmeme.com ↗What research was published in telecommunications this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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Researchers at Michigan State University discovered six vulnerabilities in the lost and stolen device reporting systems of three major U.S. mobile carriers.
Read at helpnetsecurity.com ↗What incidents and outages hit telecommunications this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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Consumer group Which? has issued a warning regarding a screen-sharing scam on WhatsApp where fraudsters impersonate bank officials and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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Russian drone strikes targeting warehouses and ports across Ukraine resulted in at least nine deaths on September 10, 2026.
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CERT Polska discovered six vulnerabilities in MikroTik's RouterOS, including an exploit chain named MikroTrick that allows unauthenticated remote control of devices with exposed SSH.
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A joint operation by the US, UK, and Norway successfully prevented a Russian attempt to sabotage undersea cables near the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic during the spring of 2026.
Read at semafor.com ↗What partnerships were announced in telecommunications this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Egypt and Saudi Arabia are advancing plans to develop their first joint satellite.
Read at spaceinafrica.com ↗What people moved in and out of telecommunications roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Cloud communications company Bandwidth has promoted Emily Harlan to the role of General Counsel.
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T-Mobile is laying off 77 employees in Washington state as part of an ongoing workforce transformation and retail footprint reduction.
Read at thestreet.com ↗What else happened in telecommunications this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Airlines are increasingly adopting Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi to remain competitive, with installation costs reaching approximately $500,000 per aircraft.
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Satellite operator SES is deploying its Titan satellite technology to provide high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity to rescue workers in Nepal.
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MIT Technology Review published its annual '35 Innovators Under 35' list for 2026, featuring individuals selected from 550 nominations across fields like AI and biotechnology.
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This digest covers several cybersecurity events from the week of September 2026.
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Nigeria's real GDP grew by 4.43% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the fastest quarterly growth rate since Q2 2021.
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